About Lost City Arts
Established in 1982 by owner James Elkind, Lost City Arts is recognized as a leading source of 20th century design and fine arts. The gallery specializes in collections of post-war American craft furniture with an emphasis on works by Harry Bertoia.
Featured Pieces
Abstract Trowel Painting In Red by Duayne Hatch...
1990s American Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
Duayne Hatchett perfected his technique of trowel painting in the 1980's-90's. He created his own tools to assist him and achieved brilliant results. His work graces the cover of th...
Pitcairn Island "Mutiny on the Bounty" Carved F...
Early 20th Century Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Carved by the descendants of Fletcher Christian (1764-1793), the master’s mate on the HMS Bounty. On 28 April 1789, Fletcher Christian led a mutiny on-board the Bounty and from this ...
A Neolithic Flint Stone Tool, Scandinavia 1900 BC
Unknown
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Danish Mounted Objects
Stone
A Neolithic stone tool from Scandinavia, dating to around 1900 BC. Axes were painstakingly shaped from beautiful Scandinavian flint. Their form is simple but elegant. This tool date...
Collection of Neolithic Flint Stone Tools, Scan...
Unknown
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Danish Mounted Objects
Stone
A collection of Neolithic stone tools from Scandinavia, dating to circa 1900 BC. Axes and a gouge, painstakingly shaped from beautiful Scandinavian flint. Their form is simple but el...
Harry Bertoia Gilt Bronze, Brass and Steel Dand...
Harry Bertoia
Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Granite
Bertoia's Dandelion form is widely regarded to be the apex of his career. An overwhelming physical presence is balanced by its truly delicate nature. A gilt bronze central sphere is ...
Ghiro Studios Backlit Chisel Cut Glass Mirror, ...
Ghirò Studio
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Cut Glass, Mirror
A remarkable example of contemporary Italian craftsmanship incorporating classic mid century design.
Dan Johnson Patinated Bronze and Cane "Gazelle'...
Dan Johnson
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Plastic
A remarkably distinctive and rare design. The Gazelle chair is both beautifully sculptural and comfortable.
Harry Bertoia Welded Copper and Bronze Bush Scu...
Harry Bertoia
Vintage 1970s American Abstract Sculptures
Bronze, Copper
An outstanding example of Bertoia's bush sculptures. Unusually wide with an amazing undulating form and a dense concentration of buds. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from Br...
Wharton Esherick Ash, Hickory & Leather "Hammer...
Wharton Esherick
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Leather, Ash, Hickory
Esherick’s “hammer handle” chair was designed in 1938. He acquired two barrels of hickory and ash hammer handles at the auction of a woodworking firm that had gone out of business. E...
Abstract Painting by Michael Argov, Israel, 196...
Michael Argov
Vintage 1960s Israeli Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Michael Argov, painter and sculptor was born in Vienna in 1920 and Immigrated to Israel in 1933. He lived in Paris and taught at the Beaux Arts Art Academy from 1947-1951. Argov’s wo...
Gary Traczyk Signed Stainless Steel Kinetic Scu...
2010s American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Stainless Steel, Granite
Traczyk manipulates the metal into breathtakingly balanced arabesques of seemingly lightweight form. Though static, these sculptures convey movement and grace.
Burl, Elm and Walnut Adjustable Music Stand by ...
George Nakashima
Late 20th Century American Music Stands
Elm, Walnut, Burl
Adjustable music stand made from walnut and Carpathian elm burl. The stand is unmarked and has been documented by a copy of the original drawing.
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